Alzheimer’s disease is devastating. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease, and experts predict that number will triple by 2050 unless doctors find successful prevention treatments. The situation is even more critical for veterans, who face a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease than the general population.

The health and science communities are working on treating this disease on many fronts, from drugs and treatments that stop or slow the disease, to lifestyle changes like diet and exercise that help delay the onset of symptoms. Researchers at the William S. Middl...